Admission and Tuition Rates New students or their parent must interview with the School Administrator in person before joining the graded program. Students are placed in the level most appropriate for their age.  Each division is designed to meet the instructional needs of students according to their level of development. This ensures that the teaching of technique and the building of stamina and discipline parallels the physical and emotional readiness of the child. For more information please contact the office. Regular School Year: September 9, 2009 – June 19, 2010 2009/2010 Registration Form for NEW Students 2009/2010 Registration Form for RETURNING Students Registration Fees Introduction to Ballet : No Registration Fee Pre-Ballet 1, Pre-Ballet 2, Ballet A, Ballet B: $50.00 New Students (Level 1 - Level 6): $125.00 Returning Students (Level 1 - Level 6): $75.00   Introduction to Ballet Tuition: 10 classes for $120   Yearly Tuition Payment Options for Pre-Ballet 1 Through Level 6   Plan One: Full payment due Friday, 9/4/09. Plan Two: 1st Payment due Friday, 9/4/09; Balance due 11/4/09. Plan Three: 1st Payment due Friday, 9/4/09; Second payment due 11/4/09; Balance due 1/4/10. Plan Four: 1st Payment due Friday, 9/4/09; Second payment due 10/4/09; Third payment due 1/4/10; Balance due 3/4/10. TUITION Plan One Plan Two Plan Three Plan Four Pre-Ballet 1 (1 class per wk) $450 $280/185 Not Available Not Available Pre-Ballet 2 (1 class per wk) $450 $280/185 Not Available Not Available Ballet A (1 class per wk) $575 $360/235 Not Available Not Available Ballet B (1 class per wk) $575 $360/235 Not Available Not Available Level 1 $1050 $650/435 $500/385/220 $450/340/220/115 Level 2 $1500 $925/620 $700/560/315 $640/480/330/155 Level 3 $1900 $1175/785 $900/700/400 $815/610/400/210 Level 4 $3050 $1885/1255 $1440/1120/640 $1305/980/650/330 Level 5 $3500 $2165/1440 $1660/1280/740 $1500/1120/750/375 Level 6 $3750 $2320/1545 $1780/1380/780 $1600/1200/810/400 Level 7 $3750 $2320/1545 $1780/1380/780 $1600/1200/810/400 Level 8 $3750 $2320/1545 $1780/1380/780 $1600/1200/810/400   Each student must fill out a registration form and provide payment prior to his/her first class.   The student's name and class level must be written on the memo line of checks.   Yearly registration fees are non-refundable.   Tuition payments must be received on or prior to the due dates. A late fee of $15.00 will be applied to any payment received after the due date, and a finance charge (1.5% a month or 18% annually) will be applied to all balances not paid within 30 days. Invoices are only sent for past due accounts. Students whose accounts are in arrears will not be allowed into class until their accounts are brought up to date.   Enrollment in the program is from September 9, 2009 through June 19, 2010.   Tuition will not be refunded for missed classes. Students are expected to take all classes assigned to their given level. Students in Pre-Ballet 2, Ballet A, Ballet B, and Level 1 may make up a class in their level. Students in Levels 2 - 7 should make up a class in a level below where they are enrolled. Please contact the office to arrange for a make up class. Make Up Forms are available in the office and web site.   Withdrawal Policy   Western Ballet is not staffed to provide child care after the completion of class. Students must be picked up within one-half hour after the end of their session. Families will be billed $25.00 per each half-hour or fraction there of that an instructor or office staff-member must remain with a child.   Payment plans other than Plan 1 must provide a credit card to guarantee payment. Installments not paid within ten days of due date will be charged to the credit card. Credit Card Authorization Forms are available in the office and web site.   Payment plans can be automatically set up via credit card and should be arranged at time of registration to avoid late fees.   Western Ballet is a not for profit organization serving the community for over thirty years. All parents and students are required to participate in volunteer hours, show ticket sales, and other fund raising activities. Further details for this year’s requirements will be provided to you upon registration.